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Oct

Nissan Altima Cell Phone Charger Does Not Work in Cigarette Lighter Plug

Posted by austin Published in Auto Repair Questions

Hi Austin,
I got a 1999 Nissan Altima GLE. The 12V cell phone charger on my dash board does not work. […]

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Oct

1995 Dodge Neon Runs Bad When I Accelerate a Bad Fuel Pump?

Posted by austin Published in Auto Repair Questions

Hello Austin. I was wondering if you could help me. I have a 1995 neon and it starts fine idles ok but when you try to give it gas it wants to spit and sputter like it isn t getting gas. I have already changed fuel filter, pump inside tank, computer on […]

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Oct

1997 Neon Runs Bad Backfires and Engine Miss When Engine is Hot

Posted by austin Published in Auto Repair Questions

I have a 1997 Plymouth Neon Sedan. It recently started sputtering, as if it was running out of gas, with an occasional backfire. This occurs when the car is heated up. By that, I mean at running temperature. The Check Engine Light also came on not long after. […]

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Oct

Car Won t Start Nothing Happens When I Turn The Ignition Key

Posted by austin Published in Auto Repair Questions

Hi I hope you can help me. Here is the story. A few days ago I tried to start my car but when I turned the ignition nothing happened no clicks nothing. I did notice that only the oil and battery lights were on not the park light and when I turned […]

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Oct

My Car Was Stolen - How Do I Hot Wire My 1978 Chevy Camaro?

Posted by austin Published in Auto Repair Questions, Chevrolet

My 1978 Chevy Camaro was stolen and recovered. The ignition was popped out. I need to start it; the thieves started it–how did they (hot wiring, I guess)? How can I start it?
Thanks
Original Owner & VIN
Hey there,
Sorry they took your ride, that is NOT cool! You can […]

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Oct

1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Fuel Leak Under Car Is It Safe To Drive?

Posted by austin Published in Auto Repair Questions

My 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera is leaking gas, right where my fuel filter is located. I was wondering if it would be safe to drive until I can get it fixed? Thanks, Lauren
Hi There Lauren
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Never drive a vehicle that is leaking raw fuel. […]

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Oct

1999 Dodge Caravan Leaking Oil From Rear Main Bearing Seal

Posted by austin Published in Auto Repair Questions

I have a 1999 Dodge Caravan. I had a little oil leak and took it in. Was told that I need a new gasket. So I had the gasket replaced. I got home and the little leak turned into a puddle. I took the car back to the […]

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Oct

1998 BMW Runs Bad No Power on Acceleration

Posted by austin Published in Auto Repair Questions

Every time I press the gas on my 1998 BMW 318i it loses power. What could be the problem?
Thanks Tori
Hi Tori,
A few things come to mind and I would inspect if you were at my shop.
1. Lack of fuel pressure […]

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Oct

2002 Chevy Impala Transmission Slipping? Won’t Go Over 65 MPH

Posted by austin Published in Auto Repair Questions, Chevrolet

I have a 2002 Chevy Impala. When I press on the gas I can hear the engine’s RPMs going up, but it doesn’t feel like the transmission (AT) is switching gears. Sometimes it will also jerk. It takes forever to accelerate, and now this morning I couldn’t get it to get […]

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Oct

2002 Chevy Trailblazer Dies While I am Idling Or Sitting at a Stop Light

Posted by austin Published in Auto Repair Questions

I have a 2002 chevy trailblazer with 80000 plus miles, recently my trailblazer would shut off completely while idleing before it shuts off it makes a sound like the something is trying to shift out none of the warning lights come on. Can you give me some suggestions?
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